Comics Aficionados: Comic Industry Held Hostage, DC Killing Superman and More with Special Guest Chuck Dixon
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Legendary Batman writer Chuck Dixon joins Wes and the Comics Aficionados. The Comics Aficionados break down all the latest comic book industry news and rumors. Former DC Comics color artist talked in-depth the issues that led to him leaving the comic publisher. He also claims the comic book industry is being held hostage by identity politics and progressive ideology. Chuck Dixon and the Comics Aficionados discuss the current state of the comic book industry. (00:08:15) Rumors abound DC Comics plan on killing off longtime Superman Clark Kent now that his son Jon Kent has taken the mantel in DC Comics. What reason would DC Comics have to make such a change and are fans willing to accept it? (01:13:52) Chuck Dixon is one of the most prolific comic writers of all-times. He’s particularly ill known for his work with Batman and Daredevil. Today we put an age-old argument to rest. Who wins in a fight between Daredevil and Punisher? (01:39:10) Marvel Comics released a facsimile edition commemorating the first appearance of Miles Morales. The reprint outsold the ongoing Miles Morales: Spider-Man series by over 20,000 copies. (01:48:30) Finally, John Campea leaked Spider-Man: No Way Home images that confirm several rumors. This leak just happens to coincide with the first sustained negative publicity for the MCU with The Eternals. Is this an accidental leak or purposeful plant to change the current narrative? (02:06:30)   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical Thank you for supporting the channel!
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